Here are some pictures of our son. The first one is his profile, the second is his foot (he is becoming quite the kicker!), and the third is his left arm (weird picture but it shows you how much detail we saw.)

Welcome to our son, Joshua Luke Evan Isaiah Elijah Owen Benjamin Caleb ... Matthews!

Today was the sonogram! We were a little afraid there would be a lot of restrictions about what we could see and how much Jason could be a part of. There was no need to worry, everything went great. The woman who performed the sonogram actually had a student shadowing her, so we got a lot of talking and explanation.

She said that if she knew right off that Jason was a med student, he would have been there for all of it, but he missed her measureing the skull and the fluid....not really that exciting, and he got to be there for the full body part check, so no worries! He and I could see everything (although I have a small crick in my neck) and once I saw our son moving around with a beating heart and all his bones, it really became real that I am having a baby and going to be a mommy.

She sent us home with four pictures: picture proof that it is a boy, his arm, his foot, and a body profile. As soon as I can access a scanner, I'll try and get them up for you.

The name game is now beginning in full earnest! If you have any ideas for our son, please leave a comment!

Talk to you soon!

No Trolley pictures, she's just not as photogenic as Tank, but we still like her!

We go in on the 27th for the sonogram but I already have some ideas about the little tike. These conjectures are based on the kicks, jabs, and movement that I feel.

1. The next Karate Kid (jabs so strong you can see them, if you are exactly in the right spot at
the right time, which is hard to coordinate with Jase)
2. Ballerina (on my bladder)
3. Pianist (I really think I feel little fingers!)
4. Rumplestiltskin/Sleeping Beauty (I was getting worried after a few days with no movement!)

I am a little worried (wink wink) for Tank. When he lays next to my belly, the baby starts kicking like crazy! He is definately going to get picked on!

Things are going well, starting to show because people at work are noticing, and none of my pants fit anymore. Worked on the diaper bag project which will pretty much kick my butt, but that's ok.

It is test week for Jase, ugh, but he is finished Friday morning. Please pray for endurance and data retention. You would not believe how much information he has in is head. I was quizzing him, and first of all, I couldn't pronounce many of the drug names, and second of all, he knew them and what they did. Sheesh, if med students are an example of what our brains can handle, mine is surely being neglected and slowly turning to mush!

Finally! A picture! I told you I would put one up soon! Ok, ok, so it's of Tank, but he's sooooo cute!

Anyway, the baby keeps moving, mostly around lunch time. I wonder if that means it's a boy and is already trying to eat us out of house and home!



Here are some pictures of me. One in profile with Tank where you can't really tell that I am pregnant, and one where I am pulling my shirt back and you can see a little baby bump! My doctor said I won't be able to "hide" it much longer, so probably by the sonogram (Feb. 27th) I'll really be showing.

Right now I can't get enough of salad, tacos, and milk. I think I could drink a gallon a day!

Hope things are well wherever you are!

I just felt the baby move for the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had such a good weekend with my mom here! We ate and relaxed a whole lot, which was wonderful. We were a little worried about them getting home, as a big snow storm hit the northeast, but she called and they actually landed a little early! Hopefully they aren't too tired, and some of the snow melted off their cars.

My mom and I went shopping for fabric and found some really cute combinations for the baby bedding, and I have even decided to tackle making a diaper bag. My mom thinks we bought too much blue for the diaper bag, and that if we have a girl she will make me remake it....I say, girls like blue too!

Mom and Bill were disappointed that I'm not showing. Apparently I just didn't look pregnant enough for them...I say thank goodness, that means less pressure on my back for longer. Still no pictures yet, we are such slackers, but this week, I promise!

We are looking forward to a fun weekend! Mom and Bill are coming down tomorrow (her birthday) and we are going to a comedy club that night. Should be a good time. Bill hasn't seen where we are in Houston, or met the puppies, so this should be interesting! He's used to the big monster German Shepherd they have....Tank won't quite live up to his name!

We got our new bedroom furniture in not too long ago, and it is so comfortable, we don't like to get out of bed! Then last night I bought new pillows, and it is seriously like sleeping on a cloud (but probably not as cold or wet!)

Went to see the doctor this afternoon. Everything looks fine, all my measurements are where they should be. They kept asking if I felt movement, well I haven't. I haven't even felt something that could be mistaken for movement. I asked when I would really start to show, and she said maybe another month, so we'll see. Heard the heartbeat again, a steady 168, which is like saying "heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat" 56 times fast in one minute (good luck!)

Please continue to pray that I'm growing a healthy baby and we don't have any complications.

Maybe I'll get a picture up soon of my not-so-big belly!

So the baby is growing nicely, or so I assume. My belly is growing slowly, much to the chagrin of those who would like to see me big and pregnant!

Our next general check-up is on Thursday, the 9th, and the sonogram is scheduled for Monday morning the 27th. I'm sure there will be much to report, so please stay tuned.....